We are a statewide network united to combat hunger and obesity by helping California’s children in need gain access to free and healthy meals through the USDA’s summer nutrition programs. Find out how you can help low-income children in your community stay healthy when school’s out. The opportunities are endless and the need is tremendous. Learn More.

Why Summer Meals?

For many children in low-income communities, the stability and nutrition offered by the lunch they get at school ends when school lets out for summer vacation.

Summer meal programs present an opportunity to combat childhood hunger and obesity when school is out by providing free, healthy meals to children in low-income neighborhoods.

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About the Coalition

The California Summer Meal Coalition is a statewide network united to combat childhood hunger and obesity by increasing access to USDA summer nutrition programs. The Coalition is a program of the Institute for Local Government.

Coalition Newsletter

Find out the latest news about the meal coalition or check out the archives and find out what we've been up to.